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Title NEW Light of the World: A Beginner’s Guide to Advent

NEW Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience

The Gift of the Nutcracker Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph

Home for Christmas: Tales of Hope and Second Chances

Christmas Gifts That Won’t Break: Expanded Edition with Devotions

Author Amy-Jill Levine Magrey R. deVega, Ingrid McIntyre, April Casperson, Matt Rawle

Matt Rawle Adam Hamilton Justin Coleman James W. Moore with Jacob Armstrong

Participants Small Group / Adult Individual

Churchwide / Small Group / Adult Individual





Description Explores the biblical texts surrounding the story of Jesus’ birth, tracing the Christmas narrative through the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi. Opens up dialogue around connections of the Gospel stories to the Old Testament, the role of women in first-century Jewish culture, and more.

In 1741, Wesley’s famous “The Almost Christian” sermon encouraged people to follow Christ wholeheartedly. In this book and study, perfect for Advent, deVega and the other authors break down the barriers that prevent us from experiencing an “altogether” love, hope, joy, and peace in Christ in our lives and in the world around us.

The Nutcracker is a delightful and whimsical Christmas classic that holds a special place in our cultural Christmas celebrations. This study explores the story to help us understand God’s greatest gift of the Christ child, and the kingdom Christ came to establish.

This study teaches us to accept and glorify God’s will even when circumstances make it difficult to do so. The story of Joseph provides us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don’t understand and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides.

Inspiring stories of hope and second chances from formerly incarcerated men and women who have found work and opportunity through Homeboy Industries in LA. This study matches real-life stories of struggle and triumph to the Advent themes of hope, love, joy, and peace.

Explore the spirit of Christmas with this book and Advent study. The revised edition has stories, Scriptures, and thoughts to warm your heart throughout the season, plus devotions by Jacob Armstrong and a new fifth chapter for Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day.

# Sessions 4 Sessions 4 Sessions 4 Sessions 4 Sessions 4 Sessions 5 SessionsSeparate components or included features

__ Book. 9781501884351. $16.99; $12.99

__ Large Print Book. 9781501884375. $17.99; $13.49

__ Leader Guide. 9781501884382. $14.99; $10.99

__ DVD. [CC] 4 videos; 8–10 min. each. 9781501884306. $39.99; $29.99

__ Leader Kit. One of each component above (except Large Print Book). 9781501884405. $71.99; $49.99

__ Book. 9781501890574. $16.99; $12.99

__ Large Print Book. 9781501890598. $17.99; $13.49

__ Leader Guide. 9781501890604. $14.99; $10.99


__ Devotions for the Season. 28 devotions. 9781501890697. $11.99; $8.99

__ Youth Study Book. 9781501890673. $11.99; $8.99


__ Book. 9781501869426. $14.99; $9.29

__ Large Print Book. 9781501876141. $15.99; $11.99

__ Leader Guide. 9781501869440. $12.99; $9.99


__ Worship Resources Flash Drive. 9781501869532. $34.99; $19.99

__ Children’s Leader Guide. 9781501871511. $18.99; $13.99

__ Youth Study Book. 9781501869518. $9.99; $7.99


__ Hardcover Book. 9781501814082. $19.99; $13.99

__ Large Print Book. 9781501814105. $20.99; $14.99

__ Leader Guide. 9781501814112. $12.99; $9.99


__ Youth Study Book. 9781501814136. $11.99; $8.99


__ Leader Kit. Includes one of each component above (except Large Print Book). 9781501863769. $103.95; $82.99

__ Book. 9781501870446. $16.99; $12.99

__ Leader Guide. 9781501870460. $12.99; $9.99


__ Youth Study Book. 9781501870422. $11.99; $8.99

__ Leader Kit. Includes one of each component above. 9781501876196. $81.99; $55.99

__ Book. 9781501839986. $15.99; $11.49

__ Large Print Book. 9781501840005. $16.99; $9.49

__ Leader Guide. 9781501840012. $12.99; $9.99


__ Youth Study Book. 9781501840043. $10.99; $8.49


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Title The Wonder of Christmas: Once You Believe, Anything Is Possible

Down to Earth: The Hopes & Fears of All the Years Are Met in Thee Tonight

Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here

NEW God Is With Us: Scriptures for the Church Seasons

NEW Advent for Everyone: Matthew: A Daily Devotional

NEW The Wondrous Mystery: An Upper Room Advent Reader

Author Ed Robb and Rob Renfroe Mike Slaughter with Rachel Billups

Max Lucado Robin Wilson N.T. Wright Compiled by Benjamin Howard

Participants Churchwide / Small Group / Adult Individual


Small Group / Adult Individual



Description Rediscover the true wonder of Christmas by sharing the love of Christ with others. This all-church study looks to the Christmas story and the stories of real people today to find inspiration and ideas for reflecting the light of Jesus at Christmas time and through the entire year.

Nothing about the Christmas story is ordinary. Mike Slaughter says it’s enough to confound the mind and make the heart contrite. This 4-week Advent study opens up God’s Christmas surprise to us and examines how it changed everything.

God knows what it’s like to be a human. God understands when we talk about our challenges, our struggles, and our tough times. This study reminds us that “everything works together for the good of those who love God.”

Invites you to explore your longing for God’s presence through a study of the lectionary Bible readings for Advent and Christmas. Each week’s Scriptures call us to praise God as we actively await the coming of Christ and prepare our hearts and lives for his arrival.

An inspirational guide through the Advent season. Popular biblical scholar and author N. T. Wright provides his own Scripture translations and his brief, engaging reflections take you on a journey of spiritual enlightenment, guiding you toward the wonder and joy of Christmas.

This daily Advent reader incorporates meditations from Weavings: A Journal of the Christian Spiritual Life. It invites readers to reflect on several paradoxes that make up the Advent season: light and darkness, peace and strife, solitude and community, simplicity and complexity.

# Sessions 4 Sessions 4 Sessions 4 Sessions 5 sessions 28 daily readings/4 wksSeparate componentsor included features

__ Book. 9781501823220. $14.99; $10.99

__ Large Print Book. 9781501823244. $15.99; $10.79

__ Leader Guide. 9781501823251. $12.99; $8.99



__ Devotions for the Season. 9781501823275. $9.99; $5.99

__ Youth Study Book. 9781501823343. $9.99; $7.99



__ Book. 9781501823398. $16.99; $11.99

__ Large Print Book. 9781501823411. $17.99; $11.99

__ Leader Guide. 9781501823428. $12.99; $9.99



__ Youth Study Book. 9781501823527. $9.99; $6.79


__ Leader Kit. Includes one of each component above (except Large Print Book). 9781501824807. $108.94; $72.99

__ Hardcover Book. 9780849947599. $19.99; $9.99

__ Study Guide. 9780310687054. $10.99; $5.99

__ 2-DVD Set. Includes Because of Bethlehem 4-session Advent DVD (4 videos; 14–18 min. each) and He Chose the Nails 5-session Lenten DVD (5 videos; 15–18 min. each). 9780310687849. $29.99; $23.99

__ Study Guides with 2-DVD Set. Both DVDs and each of their study guides. 9780310687283. $47.99; $38.49

__ Book. 9781501887307. $9.99; $7.99

__ Large Print Book. 9781501887321. $10.99; $8.49

__ Book. 9780664263416. $16.00; $11.29

__ Book. 9780835818896. $9.99; $6.99

__ Large Print Book. 9780835818902. $9.99; $6.99


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Title The Redemption of Scrooge

All I Want for Christmas: Opening the Gifts of God’s Grace

The Living Nativity: Preparing for Christmas with Saint Francis

All Earth Is Waiting: Good News for God’s Creation at Advent

The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem

Not a Silent Night: Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem

Author Matt Rawle James W. Moore Larry J. Peacock Katie Z. Dawson Adam Hamilton Adam Hamilton

Participants Churchwide / Small Group / Adult Individual






Description The fourth book in Matt Rawle’s The Pop in Culture series, this 4-week Advent study, The Redemption of Scrooge, looks at Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, through the lens of faith. For churches and small groups; includes a Youth Study Book for use in youth groups.

This 5-week Advent study helps us think about what we really want for Christmas by reminding us of the amazing, life-changing gifts Christmas has in store for us. The all-church study also includes a DVD, Leader Guide, Youth Study, and Children’s Leader Guide.

Explore how Nativity sets, Advent wreaths, Christmas cards, carols, candles, and other traditions help prepare our hearts at Advent with daily prayer, meditation, and reflection questions. Included Leader’s Guide features discussion questions, worship ideas, and more.

Through powerful and personal reflections, this thematic Bible study for individuals and small groups explore familiar Advent themes by highlighting our responsibility to care for this earth in preparation for Christ’s return.

Combines historical information and archeology with Adam Hamilton’s thoughtful, conversational teaching style to give you a new perspective on the story of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

Experience Advent and Christmas with the person who knew Jesus better than anyone—his mother, Mary. Imagine the pain she felt at the crucifixion, her pride as Jesus’ ministry grew, and her joy that fateful night in the stable. Adam Hamilton helps you witness Jesus’ life from Mary’s unique perspective, starting at the end and traveling back in time to the beginning—the night of Christ’s birth.

# Sessions 4 Sessions 5 Sessions 5 Weeks 5 sessions 5 sessions 5 sessionsSeparate componentsor included features

__ Book. 9781501823077. $14.99; $10.99

__ Leader Guide. 9781501823091. $12.99; $9.99



__ Youth Study Book. 9781501823169. $9.99; $5.49

__ Leader Kit. Includes one of each component above. 9781501824791. $112.95; $78.99

__ Book. 9781501824197. $14.99; $8.49

__ Large Print Book. 9781501824210. $15.99; $11.99

__ Leader Guide. 9781501824227. $9.99; $5.79


__ Youth Study Book. 9781501824258. $9.99; $7.99


__ Book. 9780835817905. $12.99; $9.99

__ Book. 9781501839825. $12.99; $9.79

__ Large Print Book. 9781501839849. $13.99; $10.29


__ Expanded Book. 9781501828799. $14.99; $11.99

__ Large Print Expanded Book. 9781501836046. $19.99; $17.99

__ Leader Guide. 9781426753329. $11.99; $10.79

__ DVD. 5 videos filmed in the Holy Land with Adam Hamilton teaching; 10–15 min. each. Includes bonus segment on the Holy Land today. 9781426719998. $39.99; $34.99

__ A Season of Reflections (Devotional). 9781426714269. $9.99; $8.99

__ Youth Study Book. 9781426728587. $8.99; $6.99


__ Book. 9781501879579. $14.99; $10.99

__ Large Print Book. 9781630882952. $17.99; $15.99

__ Leader Guide. 9781426771996. $11.99; $6.79

__ DVD. [CC] 5 videos; approx. 10 min. each. 9781426771859. $39.99; $29.49

__ Youth Study Book. 9781501815690. $9.99; $8.99

__ Youth Leader Guide. 9781501815713. $14.99; $9.99


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